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Families and Screen Time During a Global Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused families and children to spend a lot more time in front of computer screens. Despite worries from parents, there is no solid evidence that screen… Read More
Should Parents Pretend Everything's Hunky-Dory?

Research by Sara Waters of Washington State University shows that when parents try to pretend like life is fine in front of their children when it's not has negative consequences.… Read More
Parenting introverted kids

Parents often worry that their introverted children are too quiet, don't have enough friends, or spend too much time alone. In reality, introversion isn't necessarily unhealthy. It's actually quite common,… Read More
Three Ways to Inspire Kids to Share

If you are frustrated that your child does not like to share, there is new evidence that you can fix that problem. Environment and age of your child plays a… Read More
How to raise kinder, less entitled kids (according to science)

This article discusses some of the anecdotes of one parent about children being entitled and these stories range from humorous to thought-provoking. It tells of how kids will complain about… Read More
What It Takes To End School Violence and Bullying

Three quarters of school shooters were bullied in school. Bullying affects school children in various ways, and hinders their emotional, moral, and cognitive development. Children need a safe place, a… Read More
Empower and Educate, Don’t Just Create Panic

Recently in Polk County Florida, there's a Sherrif causing quite a sturr on social media, about social media. Posted on the Facebook page of the county sheriff's office was a… Read More
Cultivating Youth Resilience to Prevent Bullying and Cyberbullying Victimization

Bullying has always been a problem at school, and just growing up it's part of life for most. Now with modern science and the internet, social media has been the… Read More